BDF, 'Romeo and Juliet' feud ends

Uariua and Tlhapisang
Uariua and Tlhapisang

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and their own star-crossed lovers who were dismissed for fraternising in the workplace have finally settled their longstanding dispute.

The two parties were back in court on Wednesday at the instigation of the BDF who had appealed the judgement that forced the reinstatement of the pair and the contempt of court judgement decided to settle the matter once and for all.

BDF’s own Romeo and Juliet, Thabang Tlhapisang and her lover Kozondu Cisquo Uariua, have never been at peace and have been at loggerheads with their boss and BDF Commander following their dismissal for allegedly contravening the military’s Policy on Fraternisation and Sexual Harassment.

Editor's Comment
Masisi should avoid diplomatic tensions

Mokgweetsi Masisi’s recent spats regarding the supposed involvement of Eswatini and South Africa in accommodating former president Ian Khama have sparked concerns about the potential ramifications on diplomatic relations. While transparency is valued, it must be accompanied by strategic communication to mitigate unintended consequences.President Masisi’s comments during a diplomatic heads meeting have drawn attention to the delicate balance...

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